Thinking about swapping your Gym Monster 2 for the newer Gym Monster 3? You're not alone — since launch, it's been the question we get asked most. The short answer is that the GM3 isn't a ground-up redesign, but a focused refinement: a bigger screen, nearly double the cable positions, voice control, and a handful of build-quality tweaks aimed squarely at making your everyday sessions smoother and more comfortable.
Below, we break down exactly what's changed, what's stayed the same, and — most importantly — who should actually bother upgrading.
What Hasn't Changed
Before diving into the upgrades, it's worth noting what Speediance left alone. Both machines share the same max resistance, the same twin 800W PMSM motors, and the same four resistance modes (Standard, Chain, Eccentric, and Constant).
Voice Control: A Major Step Forward
Voice control is arguably one of the most significant functional upgrades over the GM2, whose voice-control features remained in development.
- A more capable processor handles voice commands far more smoothly than before.
- Voiceprint recognition lets you register your own voice on the machine — voice commands only activate once it recognises you.
- Hands-free control mid-set: start or stop a workout, adjust the load, and switch resistance modes entirely by voice — handy when reaching for the touchscreen mid-rep isn't practical.
Please note: at launch, voice control only understands English. Spanish, German, French and Arabic are on the roadmap for future OTA updates.
Hardware: A Series of Practical Improvements
- 19+1 cable pull positions, up from 11+1 — nearly double the vertical options. This isn't just about exercise variety; it means the machine adapts better to different heights and pulling angles, so more users land on a genuinely comfortable position instead of settling for "close enough."
- Welded frame instead of bolted — this boosts rigidity and stability, and is also why the GM3 is heavier (82 kg vs 78 kg for the GM2).
- Two-point screen mount replaces the old single-point hinge, keeping the display steadier during use.
- Wi-Fi 6 replaces Wi-Fi 5 for a more reliable connection.
- 23.8" touchscreen, up from 21.5", giving guided workouts and on-screen content noticeably more room to breathe.
- Controlled platform lowering — press a button and the platform eases down smoothly, rather than dropping quickly as on the GM2. It's a minor-sounding change, but it reduces wear and mechanical stress over time.
- Ambient lighting and auto-rotating screen — multicolour ambient lighting plus a gyroscope-controlled display that rotates automatically round out the upgrade.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Gym Monster 2 | Gym Monster 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max resistance | 100 kg | 100 kg |
| Min resistance | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Drive motors | Two 800W PMSM | Two 800W PMSM |
| Resistance modes | 4 (Standard, Chain, Eccentric, Constant) | 4 (Standard, Chain, Eccentric, Constant) |
| Weight | 78 kg | 82 kg |
| Frame construction | Bolted | Welded |
| Cable pull positions | 11 vertical + 1 low | 19 vertical + 1 low |
| Platform lowering | No | Controlled, gentle descent |
| Touchscreen | 21.5" | 23.8" |
| Screen mount | Single-point hinge | Two-point hinge |
| Auto screen rotation | No | Yes (gyroscope) |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Voice control | In development | Fully available (English only at launch; more languages via OTA) |
| Processor | Standard | Higher-performance |
Who Should Actually Upgrade?
- You're excited by hands-free control. Being able to start or stop a session, adjust the weight, switch modes or pause a class without touching the screen is a genuine quality-of-life upgrade — just remember it's English-only for now.
- You've felt boxed in by the cable positions. Going from 11 to 19 vertical positions makes a real difference if you've struggled to find a comfortable angle for your height or the exercise you're doing.
- You train often and push your equipment hard. The welded frame and soft-lowering platform mean better rigidity, stability, and long-term durability under frequent use.
